WASHINGTON — Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers have overwhelmingly approved a new contract with Union Pacific, the union announced today.
IBEW International President Kenneth W. Cooper said the agreement “reflects a new era of partnership and progress that recognizes the important contributions of IBEW-represented railroad electricians while embracing the challenges and opportunities of the future.”
“This agreement underscores the power of solidarity and the value of union labor in shaping a more secure and equitable workplace,” Cooper said.
The five-year agreement includes annual general wage increases of 18.7%, expanded sick time benefits, and health and welfare benefit improvements.
Union Pacific has reached ratified agreements with 11 unions that cover 12 crafts and represent 46% of the railroad’s craft employees.
